Real Estate (Property) taxes are levied against the value of the property involved. It is a tax on land and any improvements on it.

Real Estate tax is assessed on all land whether residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural or farm. Exemptions are allowed for the property (Real Estate) owned and used by tax-exempt entities such as churches, governments and charitable organizations.

Tangible Personal Property tax is levied on the assets used in a business such as equipment, fixtures, and other assets used in conducting business. It is not assessed against the stock or inventory of a business, neither the materials used in making a product nor the finished products. The same exemptions apply to tangible personal property as they do to real estate. In Tennessee, only businesses pay personal property taxes, not individuals or private citizens.

This website provides tax information for the City of Knoxville ONLY. Questions regarding information provided here can be answered by calling 865-215-2084 or email at citytaxoffice@knoxvilletn.gov.